Forget the Flowers, Mom really wants to Golf
Still don’t know what to get Mom for Mother’s Day this year (it is only 10 days away!)? Skip the flowers and cheesy jewelry and send Mom on a luxurious golf vacation. Showtime Golf can arrange a day on the links or a 3 day getaway complete with spa treatments, first class transportation and even a custom fitting for a new set of clubs. Here are a few of our top Mother’s Day picks:
Our top 3 for Mom:
La Quinta Resort and Spa in Palm Springs is not only one of the most beautiful and popular in the area, but it also has a fantastic spa. A weekend of leisure and luxury will surely make her smile. Call us at (866) 661-2334 and ask about our Best of the West vacation package.
Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas is challenging for golfers of all levels and features breathtaking views. Who doesn’t want a Las Vegas get-away?
Aviara at the Four Seasons Resort is one of the finest courses in San Diego and hands down one of our personal faves. The gorgeous landscapes and impeccable greens really make Aviara a stand out. Call us at (866) 661-2334 to inquire about our Aviara vacation packages.
Don’t forget that Showtime Golf also offers gift certificates good at any of our over 80 courses.
And, as an added bonus, if you book now, and get a certificate for a free golf club for each player booked. That’s a $100 value per player!
To get your free golf club, simply enter promo code “Free Club” when booking.
San Diego Golf Greats!
The San Diego Convention & Visitor’s Bureau recently compiled some of the legends in San Diego’s golf history and shared it with us. We thought we’d pass it along to our visitor’s as well.
The San Diego region has cultivated many world-famous, award-winning athletes in a variety of different sports, including baseball star Ted Williams, football’s Marcus Allen, Terrell Davis, and Reggie Bush, track and field star Gail Devers, and basketball phenomenon Bill Walton.
Golf is no exception. Amid PGA’s exciting golf scene in the 1960s, Billy Casper, Gene Littler and Phil Rodgers were known as the 1-2-3 punch from San Diego. Scott Simpson, also a San Diego native, grew up watching these three golf greats, just as local Phil Mickelson grew up admiring Simpson’s game. Mickelson, on his way to surpassing the foursome, is challenging Casper’s status as San Diego’s most successful player with his collection of wins.
Here is a highlight of San Diego’s most successful professional golfers:
· Billy Casper is currently tied with Phil Mickelson for the most majors won by a San Diegan at 3. A two-time PGA player of the year (1966, 1970), he also has two U.S. Open wins (1959, 1966), one Masters win (1970), and one U.S. Senior Open win (1983). Casper was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1978 with 51 PGA Tour wins and nine Senior Tour wins.
· Gene Littler, credited as one of the new breed of college-educated golfers-to-turn professional in the 1950s, is known for his smooth, rhythmical swing. A San Diego State University alumnus, Littler won the U.S. Open in 1961 and had acquired five PGA Tour wins and eight Senior Tour wins by the time he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1990.
· Phil Mickelson, recent winner of the 2006 Masters, is one of San Diego’s most famous golfers. A local high school golf star, Mickelson continued his career at Arizona State University, winning three NCAA championships. He then moved into the PGA where he currently has 31 Tour victories. Mickelson and his family still reside in San Diego County.
· Phil Rodgers, one of the game’s finest amateurs of his time and the 1958 NCAA champion, was named on the Top 100 Teachers List for 2005-2006 by Golf Magazine. Rodgers became a premier short game instructor after his time on the PGA Tour, having been credited with helping Jack Nicklaus end his “slump” by winning the 1980 U.S. Open.
· Scott Simpson, a professional on the PGA Tour since 1979, won his first and only U.S. Open title in 1987, dueling Tom Watson in the final round. Simpson, with seven other PGA Tour wins, finished 2nd place twice on the PGA Champions Tour in 2006.
Hope to see you in June at the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course! Make your San Diego golf reservations now!
Heading to San Diego for a Chargers Game?
Attention Detroit Lions & Denver Bronco fans! Coming to San Diego to watch your team take on the Chargers? Showtime Golf is ready to take you on! Reserve a tee time for 2 players or more at any of our courses in San Diego, and if your team beats the Chargers, we’ll send you a $25 Gift Certificate good at any of the 80+ courses we offer in San Diego, Phoenix, Palm Springs, or Las Vegas! Just mention Promo Code NFL25 for your bookings before the game! Book your tee times now! The Lions are coming to town on 12/16 and the Broncos will be here for the big Christmas Eve game on Monday Night, 12/24!
Heading to Arizona for a Cardinals Game?
Attention Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, & St. Louis Rams fans! Coming to Arizona to watch your team take on the Cardinals? Showtime Golf is ready to take you on! Reserve a tee time for 2 players or more at any of our courses in the Phoenix area, and if your team beats the Cardinals, we’ll send you a $25 Gift Certificate good at any of the 80+ courses we offer in San Diego, Phoenix, Palm Springs, or Las Vegas! Just mention Promo Code NFL25 for your bookings before the game! Book your tee times now! The Browns are coming to town on 12/02, The Falcons will be here on 12/23, and the Rams will be in town on 12/30!
Amazing Golf Special for San Diego!
1-Night at Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Stay at this newly remodeled San Diego hotel offering the best accommodations and complimentary bicycles to take around Shelter Island. The Best Western Island Palms and Marina is conveniently located by Shelter Island in San Diego, California. Hotel guests will appreciate the variety of nearby dining and amusement options including Sea World, the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. Each well-appointed room features a spectacular bay or marina view. All rooms feature cable satellite television with HBO, free high-speed Internet access and a refrigerator. Guests have access to two pools, a spa, exercise facilities and meeting space for up to 175 people. A water-side restaurant is located on the hotel premises. The Best Western Island Palms Hotel and Marina offers complimentary bicycles for rides around Shelter Island. Guests can watch a San Diego Padres baseball game at Petco Park located seven miles away. Legoland, the Wild Animal Park and Disneyland are within driving distance of this hotel. A friendly staff is ready to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay while in San Diego. Make an online reservation today at this Island Palms Hotel and Marina.
Book Your Special Golf Vacation Today!!
Stay at the scenic Island Palms Resort right on the scenic San Diego harbor and play one of San Diego’s most scenic and talked about courses, Steele Canyon for only $179 per person, per night. Want to play a few other courses? No problem. You can select from the Top 20 Ranked Courses in San Diego through our online booking engine and customize a quote for yourself. Need a rental car too? No problem. We have very competitive Avis rates, just select the car type you prefer when customizing your quote. It’s that easy to customize a package online!